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Sacramento, California - Agriculture is a major industry for the Golden State. With 80,500 farms and ranches, California agriculture is a $44.7 billion dollar industry that generates at least $100 billion in related economic activity. The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) mission is, "to serve the citizens of California by promoting and protecting a safe, healthy food supply, and enhancing local and global agricultural trade, through efficient management, innovation, and sound science, with a commitment to environmental stewardship."
California Resident Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Over $1.6 Million of Taxpayer Money
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Salinas, California - Jacqueline Ramos, aka Jackie Acosta, of Salinas, California, was sentenced to 60 months in prison on conspiracy and bank fraud charges, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and United States Attorney David L. Anderson.
Accountant Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Charge for Running Ponzi Scheme
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Los Angeles, California - A certified public accountant pleaded guilty Wednesday to a federal wire fraud charge for running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded her victims, many of whom were clients of her accounting firm, out of tens of millions of dollars over a span of two decades.
Caravan on Over to the San Diego Zoo for a Wild Night Out
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San Diego, California - After the San Diego Zoo has closed its gates for the evening, but before the animals have turned in for the night, guests will have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to attend Wild Night Out—21 and Up, an exclusive event for adults only. During Wild Night Out, guests are invited to enjoy a special preview of the Zoo’s Nighttime Zoo celebration, without the kids and the crowds—and with added perks, such as unique talks with keepers, up-close animal ambassador presentations, a complimentary beverage (choice of beer, wine, soda or water) and more!
Stockton Couple Convicted of Human Trafficking Charges Related to Forced Labor of Foreign Nationals
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Sacramento, California - After an 11-day trial, a federal jury found Satish Kartan, 45, and his wife, Sharmistha Barai, 40, guilty on March 14 of conspiracy to obtain forced labor and two counts of obtaining forced labor. In addition, Kartan was found guilty of fraud in foreign labor contracting. Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband for the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott, Matthew Perlman, Special Agent in Charge of the of the Diplomatic Security Service San Francisco Field Office, Sean Ragan, Special Agent in Charge of the Sacramento FBI Field Office, and Ryan L. Spradlin, the Special Agent in Charge for Homeland Security Investigations in Northern California made the announcement.
Hundreds Removed from Gang Injunction Lists
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San Diego, California - The names of 332 people have been removed from civil gang injunction lists affecting neighborhoods across San Diego County following a careful review by the District Attorney’s Office, which worked to confirm individuals’ lack of recent criminal and gang activity. The civil injunctions were filed several years ago in various cities across the county, often in response to communities seeing a spike in gang-related violence. The injunctions—which have had their critics— were court orders restricting the most active and dangerous gang members from congregating with other known gang members, fighting, carrying weapons, and intimidation.
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